Kirsten Nelson is an American actress, and was born on October 3, 1966 in Oklahoma. While Nelson was born in OK, she was raised in Chicago, and quickly became a fixture in the Windy City's theatre scene. Her screen debut came in a small role in the Harrison Ford blockbuster 'The Fugitive' in 1993. She also appeared in 'The Untouchables.' Kirsten's best known TV role is as Police Chief Karen Vick on the USA hit 'Psych,' a role she plays to this day. Outside of 'Psych,' she has booked guest spots on countless memorable shows, including 'The Practice,' 'Boy Meets World,' 'Just Shoot Me,' 'The West Wing,' 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' 'Malcolm in the Middle,' 'NCIS,' and most recently 'Warehouse 13.' Nelson was also a regular on two short-lived sitcoms, CBS' 'Thanks,' and The WB's 'The O'Keefes.'